The $5 hike is specifically designed as a "nudge" to get travelers to use the airline’s updated mobile app and online tools.

New data shows travelers are increasingly checking bags as fees feel normal, airline cards waive costs, and packing light loses its appeal.

More and more airlines are forcing passengers to tag and gate-check their bag, just as they are about to board. Why flying ...

Major U.S. airlines have started charging at least $5 more for checked bags since the beginning of 2024. This increase was to help offset rising costs and also help generate more revenue. Consequently ...

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Checking a bag on American Airlines will now cost you more than at every other major US airline. The carrier announced Tuesday that the price of the first checked-bag on most ...

A checked bag is always worth it, even as a frugal traveler. Navigating the airport and boarding are less stressful, and I ...

I’ve been covering lifestyle content for over seven years. When preparing for travel, one of the first decisions to make is often carry-on versus checked bag. While there’s no right or wrong answer, ...

A man books flights through Orbitz with “free” checked bags — only to learn the airline’s ticket includes no such perk.

Some passengers view the new checked bag policy as a cash grab, while others believe Southwest still offers generous carry-on allowances.

Rewards credit cards often come with a slew of benefits, including travel perks. One such perk is getting free checked bags on certain airlines or statement credits for airline fees that include ...

Cruising Altitude is a weekly column about air travel. Have a suggestion for a future topic? Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page. Are you on team “carry-on only” or ...